Understanding the change of flux and it's consequences

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Lenz's Law explains how a changing magnetic field induces an electromotive force (emf) and current in a loop. When a magnet is moved through a loop, the decrease in magnetic flux generates a positive emf, causing current to flow. The discussion raises a question about why particles move in response to a changing magnetic field, noting that magnetic forces do not do work. It concludes that the variable magnetic field creates an electric field, which is responsible for the movement of charged particles. Understanding this relationship is crucial for grasping the principles of electromagnetism.
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So I was busy trying to imagine the ways in which lenz's Law would work physically. So I imagined a loop through which a magnet is brought and after that the magnet is pulled out of the loop a current is induced in order to keep up the magnetic field. So in this case the flux would go down which in turn would produce a positive emf and in its turn a current. Put as I was trying to imagine something struck me odd, why would particles start moving? A mere change of magnetic field is not enough to make a particle move because in order for a particle to move it has to has to have a force moving it and the magnetic force isn't the cause because it never does work so why does a current starts
 
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